Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 109 - 108: Little Schemes

The Gong Family’s New Year’s Eve dinner was thrown into chaos over a bowl of braised pork, creating all sorts of drama.

Even Gong Zheng and his wife, who were cooped up in their room enjoying their New Year’s meal, were deeply dissatisfied.

"Next time, I’ll tell my mom that we’re going back to eat at our place, not here."

Wu Rui used to not mind so much. As a newlywed daughter-in-law, she had to put on a bit of a show. But now, she’s tired of pretending, as it’s too much of a grievance for her.

"My mom said I’ve gotten thinner since I got pregnant." If the food was truly bad, Wu Rui would endure it. After all, this is what the Gong Family conditions are like.

Only now did she realize that it’s not that the family is poor, but the good stuff is all given to that fat pig, Gong Xinyu.

"How much do your big brother’s family and your brother even get? Do you think the transactions were made at your second brother’s expense? Didn’t he sneak anything in?"

"Do you think your eldest brother would be willing to give out money?"

"Even if they did, it wouldn’t be enough to feed Gong Xinyu. Look at what they’re eating and drinking, and what I’m eating and drinking as a pregnant woman." Wu Rui felt deeply aggrieved just thinking about it.

Other pregnant women enjoy being pampered by their whole family, or at least eat and drink well. In her case, she’s left with leftovers, let alone seeing any meat.

"Have you seen our monthly meat quota?" Wu Rui calculated and realized she hadn’t had much meat since marrying into the Gong Family, especially after Gong Tao and his wife left, when the quality of meals plunged straight down.

Wu Rui had long been dissatisfied and had witnessed the old woman making special meals for Gong Xinyu several times. But she had no way to make a fuss, so she could only quietly wait for an opportunity.

Wu Rui didn’t believe she wouldn’t find one, especially with that spoiled brat, Gong Xinyu. She hadn’t expected things to escalate so quickly.

"My dad said last time that as long as you work hard and treat me well, he’ll definitely help you out. Then we can apply for a bigger house."

Wu Rui knew that making a fuss with the Gong Family would upset Gong Zheng too, but it didn’t matter. To the man, as long as there’s a promising future, that’s what counts.

Was her father-in-law willing to help her husband rise up? Gong Zheng couldn’t be happier. When he courted Wu Rui, wasn’t it because her father was in a leadership position?

Unfortunately, so much time has passed since the wedding, and there hasn’t been any sign of him helping Gong Zheng get promoted, leaving him with some regrets. He didn’t realize his father-in-law just wanted to thoroughly test him.

Gong Zheng couldn’t help but let out a long sigh. If he had foolishly followed his mother’s lead back then, would he have had any standing?

His father-in-law might have even made things difficult for him, as his mother was already extremely biased. As for his father, judging by how he easily let things slide, it was clear that in his father’s heart, the eldest grandson was the most important presence.

Since the Gong Family only has eyes for Gong Xinyu, he doesn’t need to dwell on his parents’ thoughts. He also needs to strive upwards, to show his parents who in the family truly has the most capability.

Gong Dajiang didn’t expect that his method of harshly scolding Gong Xinyu to prove to Gong Zheng that he wasn’t biased would instead stir up Gong Zheng’s rebellious spirit, leaving him to later wonder how he could regret it.

While Gong Zheng was planning for his future, Gong Zhuang and his wife were discussing this matter on their way home, with Miao Cuihua feeling all sorts of anger, "This is how your parents are. For them, only Gong Xinyu is a grandson, but our Xiao Ming isn’t."

"If they’re saying the house is meant for Gong Xinyu, then when they get sick, they can let the eldest brother take care of them, I’m not doing it." With no benefits, Miao Cuihua wasn’t willing to serve them, "We’ll continue going back to eat and drink every weekend."

When it’s time to benefit, we must, "Gong Tao’s family went to the Northeast, who knows when they’ll send stuff over. There are many mountains there, and plenty of animals." Miao Cuilan stated she would keep a close eye on the situation at the old Gong Family house.

If a package comes from the Northeast, she must rush over the first time. Whether it’s snatching or sneaking, she must get some local specialties, especially meat.

Gong Zhuang fully supported his wife’s proposal. After all, both of them were sons of the Gong Family, why should good things only go to his brother, Gong Qiang?

"Do you think we should write a letter to second brother, to let him know about the family situation?" Gong Zhuang thought they shouldn’t just wait for Gong Tao to send things, they should also consider self-help.

Writing to Gong Tao isn’t a bad idea, but Miao Cuilan was reluctant to spend on postage and more importantly, "Are you that close with your second brother?"

"You forgot when Gong Tao left, he wanted mom to look after Ni Zi, but mom didn’t agree, so they took her to the Northeast. If we ask for meat, what if Gong Tao asks us to take care of Gong Ruini?"

Miao Cuilan’s mood soured at the thought of that jinx. Although the little girl seemed quite cute, her constant mishaps were more than one could bear. Miao Cuilan didn’t want to start looking after Gong Ruini only to invite misfortune upon herself.

Take care of Gong Ruini? Gong Zhuang shook his head at the thought of Gong Ruini’s infamous exploits. Even if Gong Tao sends them rice or meat, it wouldn’t compensate for the potential trouble they might face.

"So we’ll keep mooching off your mom, anyway it’s not us who owe any favors." Miao Cuilan suggested this was the way best suited for them.

Gong Dajiang was busy lecturing Zhang Lan, "Why did you say the house would go to Gong Xinyu?"

"I haven’t even given it to my sons, how could it go to my grandson?" Initially, Gong Dajiang considered leaving the house to his eldest grandson. But after tonight’s braised pork incident, he began to reassess.

It’s not about a single bowl of braised pork, but the fact that his grandson ate up all the pork, knowing there was so little. How could they expect him to be good to them in the future?

"What does it matter if he’s our grandson? Look at Yu’s generation, who treats us well? Don’t just consider the braised pork incident—that’s just a child not knowing there’s so little meat at home." In Zhang Lan’s view, this grandson was nothing but good.

"I’m not saying he’s bad, but when you say the house will go to Yu, how do you think Gong Zhuang and the rest will feel? We’re also getting old, and when we’re old and sick, do you think they’ll come care for us?" Gong Dajiang felt his wife didn’t think things through enough, not considering future implications.

"At least wait until we’re not here before you discuss who gets the house. Now let’s see what you plan to do." Although Gong Zhuang and his wife didn’t mention anything at the dinner table, it seemed like they wouldn’t put in much effort in the future.

"I’m their mother," Zhang Lan refused to believe they’d dare not care for her.

Remembering she’s their mother now? "Gong Qiang is also your son, they also get your house. Do you think Gong Zhuang won’t have any thoughts?"

"I also have Gong Tao," Zhang Lan had never considered Gong Zhuang, seeing him and his wife as shameless and rude. As for the youngest son, she believed he was meant for greater things and couldn’t take care of her.

Mentioning this son made Gong Dajiang grumble, not wanting to bring up such a rebellious son. "You go to the Northeast."

"Never mind today’s meal, but when our daughter returns in a few days, make sure to set aside some meat."

"Also, make a good Lantern Festival dinner." Even though now the New Year isn’t as grand as before, in Gong Dajiang’s eyes, it must still be seriously treated, especially the Lantern Festival marking the end of the New Year holiday is not to be taken lightly. freewёbnoνel-com

What? Prepare meat by the second day, from where could she magically produce it? The thought of the Lantern Festival dinner left Zhang Lan feeling deeply anxious.

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